Jim Boy
14 Aug 2002, 01:01
Just found this news article
Ananova:
Farmer pays Goth band to play to sheep twice a week
An East Yorkshire farmer hires a Goth band to play to his sheep twice a week to improve the health of his herd.
Richard Towse says the 200 sheep at his Bridlington farm have produced better wool and more lambs since their musical interludes started.
The 44-year-old has been getting teenage Goth band Torsohorse to play to the sheep in their barn.
He told the Sunday People: "I read somewhere that music helps produce healthier sheep so decided to give a local rock band a chance.
"I have been astonished by the response. My ewes have produced nearly double the number of lambs this year. And all the animals' wool coats are a lot fuller and healthier."
Sixteen-year-old singer Lianne McGuire said: "It was really weird playing to a load of sheep, but it's incredible how much they seem to like it."
Ananova:
Farmer pays Goth band to play to sheep twice a week
An East Yorkshire farmer hires a Goth band to play to his sheep twice a week to improve the health of his herd.
Richard Towse says the 200 sheep at his Bridlington farm have produced better wool and more lambs since their musical interludes started.
The 44-year-old has been getting teenage Goth band Torsohorse to play to the sheep in their barn.
He told the Sunday People: "I read somewhere that music helps produce healthier sheep so decided to give a local rock band a chance.
"I have been astonished by the response. My ewes have produced nearly double the number of lambs this year. And all the animals' wool coats are a lot fuller and healthier."
Sixteen-year-old singer Lianne McGuire said: "It was really weird playing to a load of sheep, but it's incredible how much they seem to like it."